the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration
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feminization::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | feminisation |
| Type of | pathologic process, pathological process |
| Derivation | feminize |
Examples of feminization
feminization
They removed his testicles, began a feminization process and Bruce became Brenda.
From the latimes.com
To do as you ask is in some ways considered to be the feminization of a man.
From the evangelicaloutpost.com
Also, a great Times op-ed by Olivier de Schutter explores the feminization of farming.
From the bittman.blogs.nytimes.com
Look at the feminization of the male and masculinization of the female.
From the economist.com
Anker argues the feminization of certain occupations limits employment options for women.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It would be easy to see this as simply an answer to the feminization of network television.
From the latimes.com
I take active countermeasures to protect myself against the rampant feminization of The Atlantic.
From the theatlantic.com
Mutations in this enzyme in humans also resulted in feminization.
From the sciencedaily.com
Improvements this year at Boulder's wastewater treatment plant were shown to reduce feminization of fish.
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- The process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration
- (feminize) assume (more) feminine characteristics; "feminized language"; "feminized frogs"
- Feminization (a.k.a. sissification) is sometimes used to describe the practice, especially in female dominance, of switching the gender role of a male submissive. ...
- In biology and medicine, feminization refers to the development in an organism of physical or behavioral characteristics unique to the female of the species. This may represent a normal developmental process, contributing to sexual differentiation.
- In sociology, feminization is a shift in gender roles and sex roles in a society, group, or organization towards a focus upon the feminine. This is the opposite of a cultural focus upon masculinity.
- The increasing numbers and influence of women in certain spheres of life. Usually applied to the workplace.
- The idea that in education, jobs, and economic life more generally men are progressively losing out to women.
